My vehicle is missing and I think it has been stolen. What should I do?

What will happen when I report an apparent theft of my vehicle?

Why will the police remove my vehicle when they find it?

What powers do the police have to remove stolen vehicles from where they find them?

Can anyone else remove vehicles?

Why, once they have found my stolen vehicle, will the police not allow me to make my own arrangements for its recovery?

Will I have to pay if the police recover my stolen vehicle and if so, how much?

Whom do I have to pay?

How much profit do the police make out of the recovery scheme?

How soon will I know that the police have recovered my stolen vehicle?

Will my insurance always cover the costs I have to meet and will any claim affect my no claims discount?

Can the recovery operator charge more than the statutory fees?

Do I have to pay for my vehicle to be recovered even if the police recover it solely as evidence?

What happens if I do not contact the recovery operator?

I do not want to reclaim my vehicle; do I still have to pay?

How can I prevent my vehicle being stolen? Are the measures I might take worth the cost?